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India rolls out nationwide tele-mental health service

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India has formally launched this week its national tele-mental health programme. Called Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS), it will provide free, round-the-clock teleconsultation service for mental health concerns.

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TikTok’s Impact on Youth Mental Health and Public Health Under-Researched, Study Finds

Digital Health Global

Despite concerns about the potential effects of social media on youth mental health, there has been limited academic exploration of TikTok’s impact. In the first part of the study, researchers conducted a systematic review of studies related to TikTok and its association with public health or mental health from 2016 to 2021.

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Is Virtual Reality Mental Health Part of Your Practice-Building Plan Yet?

Telebehavioral Health Institute

Immersive 360-degree videos represent a recent development in virtual reality mental health, whereby users can utilize digitally simulated realities similar to the real world (Slater & Sanchez, 2016 ). These viable technologies hold much promise but, to date, have not been widely adopted in mental health settings.

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Mental Health Chatbots: What's next for the Conversational AI HealthTech market?

Lloyd Price

Exec Summary: The future of mental health chatbots is likely to be one of cautious optimism. The ultimate goal should be to leverage these tools responsibly and ethically to complement, not replace, human connection and professional mental health care.

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How Telehealth Has Impacted Mental Health Care

Iris Telehealth

Table of Contents Improving access to mental health care How telehealth bridges care gaps Enhancing patient experiences with telehealth The future of telehealth Where Iris Telehealth fits in Improving access to mental health care One of the most considerable challenges in behavioral health is access.

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How virtual reality can help address the mental health professional shortage

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

More people are in need of mental health treatment today than ever before, but there just aren't enough therapists to meet the growing demand. received mental health treatment or counseling. You have said that virtual reality is "the goldilocks" mental healthcare needs. million adults in the U.S.

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As Americans Start to Return-to-Work in the Summer of COVID, Mental Health is a Top Concern Among Employers

Health Populi

employers worry about workers’ mental health and substance use as employees begin returning to work in the summer of 2020. Larger employers are more likely to deal head-on with behavioral health benefits. Larger employers are more likely to deal head-on with behavioral health benefits. About 4 in 5 U.S.